Our Perception of a Stimulus

question 98

Multiple Choice

Our perception of a stimulus

• A) can be depended on to be an accurate representation of reality.
• B) is actually a construction of reality which is,however,normally accurate.
• C) will always depend on the stimulus that precedes the perception.
• D) cannot occur except in the presence of a stimulus.

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical or when the dominant allele is not present.

Chromosomal Pairs

The 23 pairs of linear DNA structures found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Down Syndrome

A chromosomal abnormality characterized by intellectual disability and caused by an extra chromosome in the 21st pair.

Sex-linked Chromosomal Abnormalities

Genetic disorders that are determined by the genes located on the sex chromosomes (X or Y).